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FDA Alert Concerning Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead
Through product testing, the FDA has determined that the ground cinnamon products listed in the table below contain elevated levels of lead and that prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe.
03/15/2024
Alerta de la FDA sobre la presencia de niveles elevados de plomo en determinados productos de canela
En base a los análisis de los productos, la FDA ha determinado que los productos de canela en polvo en la alerta de seguridad contienen niveles elevados de plomo y que la exposición prolongada a estos productos puede presentar riegos.
03/15/2024
5 Things for March from Monterey County Free Libraries
02/23/2024 6:20 AM
5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
Whether you’re settling into your 60s or heading into your 90s, be careful when taking medicines, herbal preparations and supplements.
02/15/2024
Update: Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice With Additional Product Due to Possible Health Risk
The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
02/01/2024
5 Things for February from Monterey County Free Libraries
01/26/2024 4:10 PM
Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Products by Haleon: Recall - Due to Microbial Contamination
A recall has been issued for eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.
01/25/2024
eCommerce at Monterey County Free Libraries
01/23/2024 11:35 AM
FDA Issues Warning About Certain Tejocote Root Supplements Substituted with Toxic Yellow Oleander
FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root are adulterated because they were tested and found to be substituted with toxic yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia), a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America.
01/03/2024
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE REPORT OF FACILITY INFORMATION (RFI) AMENDMENT FOR SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
12/20/2023 10:41 AM
AVISO DE ACEPTACIÓN INFORME DE LA ENMIENDA DE INFORMACIÓN DE INSTALACIONES (RFI) PARA LA AUTORIDAD DE DESECHOS SÓLIDOS DEL VALLE DE SALINAS
12/20/2023 10:41 AM
5 Things for January from Monterey County Free Libraries
12/20/2023 8:30 AM
Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19
Today you have several treatment options to prevent hospitalization & serious complications of COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved drug treatments for COVID-19 & has authorized others for emergency use. Of course no treatment is a substitute for vaccination against COVID-19.
12/19/2023
Conozca sus opciones de tratamiento contra el COVID-19
Hoy en día tiene varias opciones de tratamiento para prevenir la hospitalización y otras complicaciones graves del COVID-19. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos ha aprobado tratamientos farmacológicos contra el COVID-19 y ha autorizado otros para uso de emergencia.
12/15/2023
5 Things for December from Monterey County Free Libraries
12/06/2023 10:39 AM
Winter Reading Program at Monterey County Free Libraries
11/20/2023 8:00 AM
Recall of Multiple Brands of Dry Dog, Dry Cat, and Catfish Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility. The recall of these production codes is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
11/17/2023
Safety Alert - FDA Warns Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Certain Eye Drops by Several Major Brands Due to Risk of Eye Infection
FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness
11/02/2023
5 Things for November from Monterey County Free Libraries
10/27/2023 2:34 PM
Health Officials Recommend that Vulnerable Infants, Pregnant Persons, and Older Adults Get Immunized Against RSV Now to Protect Against Severe Illness this Fall and Winter
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common respiratory virus that often causes colds but can be severe for infants and older adults. The County of Monterey Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves and others by staying up to date on routine and seasonal immunizations, including RSV.
10/19/2023 10:04 AM